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Several top London restaurants operated by Compass, including Rhodes Twenty Four and Roux at Parliament Square, will be covered by the foie gras banStuart Clarke / Rex Features

Alex Spence

Published at 12:01AM, August 7 2012

To some, the rich, buttery paté is close to the pinnacle of French cuisine. To others, it is the height of animal cruelty.

Britain’s biggest catering company yesterday added its name to the list of food suppliers that have refused to serve foie gras, after a campaign by animal rights activists. Compass Group, which provides catering services to events such as Wimbledon, as well as to schools and hospitals, said that it had removed the controversial food from its list of approved products because of ethical concerns.

Several top London restaurants operated by Compass, including Rhodes Twenty Four and Roux